(Photo: David Guralnick, Detroit News)
Detroit — Defenseman Jonathan Ericsson cleared waivers Wednesday and will be assigned to the Red Wings minor-league affiliate in Grand Rapids.
Ericsson, 35, was removed off the injured list Tuesday and put on waivers, in an effort to clear a roster spot and give Ericsson an opportunity to get in playing shape.
Ericsson hasn’t played since March because of back and hip injuries.
The injuries limited Ericsson to only 52 games last season, continuing a decline in the last several years in terms of production.